Behind the Wheel: Bugatti Veyron 16.4: To Drive the Impossible Dream   24 Dec 2005 07:51 GMT
Nothing prepares the newcomer for the most powerful and most expensive production car in the world. The Veyron is blisteringly, and effortlessly, fast.
Source: NY Times

Hybrid Buyers Hold off Purchase Until ’06 to Claim Tax Break   23 Dec 2005 15:18 GMT
Buyers of the popular Toyota Prius hybrid, after waiting months to get their cars, are telling dealers to keep them until next month so the buyers can qualify for what's likely to be a much bigger hybrid tax break in 2006. Stating Jan. 1, buyers of gas-electric hybrid vehicles ...
Source: CarKB

Ford And The United Auto Workers Reach Health Care Agreement   23 Dec 2005 15:09 GMT
Ford Motor Company today announced that its tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) to reduce the Company's health care costs has been ratified by the Ford-UAW membership. The agreement, which is currently pending court approval, calls primarily for modifications to ...
Source: CarKB

U.S. Announces $94 Million Clean Air Act Settlement with Chrysler   22 Dec 2005 13:32 GMT
The United States has reached a settlement with DaimlerChrysler Corporation (Chrysler) to repair defective emission controls on nearly 1.5 million Jeep and Dodge vehicles from model years 1996 through 2001, the Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...
Source: CarKB

Nissan Introduces Bluebird Sylphy in Japan   21 Dec 2005 15:29 GMT
Nissan today began sales of the all-new Bluebird Sylphy at dealers throughout Japan. Photo: http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2005/_STORY/051221-01-1.jpg The super-multiconsole, with its 9.7-liter compartment, is just one of the Syphy’s many new convenience features. Nissan's ...
Source: CarKB

NHTSA Recalls Honda and Mercedes   21 Dec 2005 15:05 GMT
Make / Models : HONDA / VT750C Model/Build Years: 2006 Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Source: CarKB

Chevrolet Introduces Redesigned 2007 Aveo Sedan   20 Dec 2005 14:29 GMT
Chevrolet introduces the redesigned Aveo only 2½ years after its launch. The 2007 Aveo sedan will be available in LS and LT models starting in summer 2006, and will offer a range of value-driven options to suit a variety of lifestyles. The 2007 Aveo sedan is high in style and ...
Source: CarKB

Ford Issues Climate Change Report   20 Dec 2005 14:22 GMT
Ford Motor Company has issued a report addressing the business implications of climate change, carbon dioxide emissions and global energy concerns. The report addresses how concerns about emissions of greenhouse gases, including CO2, are linked to other factors affecting the ...
Source: CarKB

New Data Show Rising Safety Belt Use Rates in Most States   20 Dec 2005 14:19 GMT
More Americans than ever are wearing their safety belts with usage rates climbing in 34 states this year, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta. In 2005, safety belt use ranged from 60.8 percent in Mississippi to 95.3 percent in Hawaii. Others breaking the 90 ...
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Toyota, With 2006 Forecast, Challenges for Top Car Maker   20 Dec 2005 04:00 GMT
The Toyota Motor Company plans to make 9.06 million cars in 2006, a goal that could help it to snatch from General Motors the crown of world's largest carmaker.
Source: NY Times